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2 9 April 2011 SALVATIONIST www.salvationarmy.org.uk/salvationist COMMENT I am grateful to Commissioner William Francis for introducing me to R. S. Thomas’s poem ‘That Great Void’, when he once led a divisional retreat. The poem takes some figuring This day the out (well, it did for me, at any rate), but generously rewards the effort. Thomas refers to God as ‘that great void we must enter’. Who in their right mind would deliberately, voluntarily enter a noise of great void? Colonel Bateman’s topsy- turvy people, that’s who; those who maintain that first is last, that strength is found in surrender and that loss is gain. The same people who look at a bloodstained man on an old battle rugged cross and realise the ribbons of his dripping flesh are ribbons of victory. Personally, I have little or no truck with adopting a countercultural mindset just for the sake of it, ie, without a cause or reasoned motivation. That mindset is probably the bedfellow of anarchy. There is much about common culture that should be embraced, and which is lost if we insist on throwing out several babies every time we swill out the bath water. That, for what it’s worth, is my take on 1 Corinthians 14:33. However, when it comes to E are indebted to Kingdom matters, we stand to lose Lieut-Colonel Alan much more if we refrain from ever W Bateman for his Bible crossing swords with a culture that study on page 15 this persistently seeks to diminish, dismiss week. I like his reference to ‘topsy- or disregard God. As New York’s turvy’ Kingdom values. Far from being Cardinal John O’Connor once said: silly in using such an apparently ‘Neither respectability nor political unusual description of the things of correctness is worth one comma of God, the colonel is spot on. The New the Apostle’s Creed.’ And indeed, as Testament is loaded with stories that our own Commissioner James ‘Decisions are made by people, not are, according to the norms of 2011, Knaggs put it, for the benefit of those things. Therefore, the authority for astonishingly topsy-turvy. We need only of us who might sometimes mistake Christian ethics must be a person, read A. W. Tozer’s Leaning Into The The Salvation Army for the Kingdom of not a thing, not an office or Wind to realise that Christianity is, quite God and in doing so inadvertently institution… In Christian ethics distinctly, a countercultural, somewhat swap one imperfect culture for there is one supreme and final upside down faith. Followers of Christ another: ‘We’re not trying to raise up a authority… The basis of Christian are ‘salmon people’, constantly great Salvation Army. We’re trying to ethics and the authority for any (increasingly, it seems) swimming bring people to the fullness of Jesus act rightly called Christian is the against the tide. Thus it ever was, and Christ.’ person of Jesus Christ.’ we should beware ever signing up in (General Shaw Clifton) the first place if we think otherwise. MAJOR STEPHEN POXON, EDITOR

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Lord Coe and framed structures which will provide opportunities for riders GB Cycling to take advantage of their techni- cal abilities throughout the races. Team visit SA Multiple options have been created with varying degrees of Olympic site difficulty at a number of the Hadleigh Farm obstacles where the ability of the RIDERS from the GB Cycling riders will be thoroughly tested. Team took to the Mountain Seb Coe added: ‘I am very Biking course for the first time as grateful to Essex County Council the London 2012 Organising and to The Salvation Army for Committee of the Olympic and their hard work in making this Paralympic Games (LOCOG), venue happen. The course is Essex County Council and The challenging with multiple climbs Salvation Army marked the and descents for the riders to completion of course construc- tackle and I believe that the tion works on time and on leigh 2012 Project Manager, in forested areas. The venue Mountain Biking competition budget. Major John Warner, said: ‘The offers some fantastic gradients will be one of the most exciting The 2012 Olympic Mountain Salvation Army has been at for mountain biking and superb events at the London 2012 Biking events will take place at Hadleigh Farm for more than a viewing opportunities for specta- Olympic Games.’ Hadleigh Farm on 11 and 12 century and is delighted to be tors: large sections of the course Liam Killeen, from British August. Construction of the working with LOCOG, Essex will be visible from many loca- Cycling GB, said: ‘The excite- course, on farmland owned by County Council and others to tions across the site. It has been ment of competing in a home the Army and the adjacent enable the Olympic Mountain designed to provide a physical Games is building fast and seeing Country Park, began in July Biking event to take place on and technical challenge for the the finished course whets the 2010 and work is now complete Salvation Army land.’ world’s leading mountain bike appetite even more. It’s a chal- in advance of the test event The five-kilometre circuit is riders in 2012. lenging course that will bring out scheduled for 31 July 2011. situated on open hillside – a new The course includes the yet- the best in everyone and should Trainees from the Hadleigh concept for Mountain Biking to-be-named climbs, rocky make for a fantastic race for Employment Training Centre, events, which are typically held descents and north-shore timber- riders and spectators.’ – A. R. for people with special needs and the long-term unemployed, have helped to create information Salvation Army gives food to Quality time display boards about the course and were on hand to help Sebas- drought victims with God tian Coe, Chair of LOCOG, Kenya Maddiston unveil them in the designated IN the east-Kenyan district of Makueni, the rains failed in October, FROM midday on Saturday the viewing area for visitors. Lord November and December 2010. The resultant drought and crop fail- corps followed a structured 24- Coe is pictured with Terry ures left 2.6 million people in need of food aid. After consultation hour prayer programme – Jeffery and Anthony Houchin with the Govern ment Agriculture Office, The Salvation Army was Quality Time With God – during from the training centre. asked to provide food to 388 families in an area the Government was which there was input from Lord Coe said: ‘From the very struggling to assist. Prayer For Scotland and Try moment the farm became a An Army team distributed a two-week ration of maize, beans Praying representatives, parish potential venue for us, I was and cooking oil to relieve distress at this difficult time. The most and evangelical church members aware that The Salvation Army appropriate beneficiaries were chosen after discussion with and Bo’ness and Stenhousemuir had been here for 120 years. The community leaders and staff from local non-governmental organisa- Corps, as well as the host corps. real importance of the [Olympic] tions. – A. R. The programme commenced bid was engaging communities with brunch and concluded with of all abilities. lunch, and many participants ‘Huge thanks to The Salvation fasted in between. – M. H. Army for making this possible 120 years ago, and to the trainees City Road: Major Yvonne Dare for helping me put the finishing led a World Day of Prayer service touches to it. The Salvation – materials for which had been Army has always been involved created by women in Chile – at in training. If it wasn’t for The the Newcastle upon Tyne Life- Salvation Army, we wouldn’t be house. The major took Chilean here anyway – it’s been a natural memorabilia to form a display and partnership.’ in her talk mentioned the plight As well as the Hadleigh of the Chilean miners. – D. W. Employment Training Centre, the Hadleigh Farm site includes Ipswich Citadel: Commis - a working farm and a rare breeds sioners Judith and Ray Houghton centre. As Hadleigh Farm is an led Self-Denial Altar Service operating farm the Mountain Retired Corps Sergeant-Major Fred Norton celebrates his 100th birthday at meetings. To begin the weekend, Southport with his wife Joy, family and friends; a service of thanksgiving Biking venue is not open to the acknowledged his years of commitment to God and the Army, which the young people presented a public. began at Bridgwater and included various corps as well as his work at programme of music, dance, The Salvation Army’s Had - Campfield Press drama and puppetry. – D. S.

4 9 April 2011 SALVATIONIST www.salvationarmy.org.uk/salvationist NEWS Spiritual encouragement as Chief of the Staff leads Commissioning weekend Korea COMMISSIONING celebra- tions for the Ambassadors of Holiness – the Korea Territory’s 84th session of cadets – was the highlight of a busy visit by Chief The Chief of the Staff and Commissioner Sue Swanson (front, centre) of the Staff Commissioner Barry with cadets of the Ambassadors of Holiness Session, territorial leaders and training college staff Swanson and World Secretary for Women’s Ministries Com- for parents of cadets who were The Chief and Commissioner Sue Swanson spoke about exam- missioner Sue Swanson. The about to be commissioned. Sue Swanson led the holiness ples in the Bible of people being visitors gave much encourage- Commissioner Sue Swanson meeting at Seoul First Corps on encouraged to ‘come and see’. ment to the newly commissioned encouraged those present to keep Sunday morning. This was the Later in the meeting, after the officers as well as to other offi- praying for their children. first corps opened in the country, Bible message by the Chief of cers and soldiers through their On Saturday afternoon many pioneered in November 1908 the Staff and his invitation to be spiritually powerful messages. officers, corps comrades and soon after The Salvation Army seeking ‘only Jesus’, many The Chief and Commissioner family members gathered at arrived on the Korean peninsula. people crowded at the mercy Sue Swanson were welcomed on Kwachun Corps for the commis- In addressing the 500-strong seat, seeking Christ or reaffirm- arrival at Incheon International sioning, ordination and appoint- congregation, Commissioner ing their faith. – A. R. Airport by territorial leaders ments meeting. The 22 cadets Commissioners Park, Man-hee who had completed their two- The Chief of the Staff and Commissioner Sue Swanson and Kim, Keum-nyeo, accompa- year residential training and with the children at Kwachun nied by senior executive officers. educational programme were Corps Child Day Care Centre; The Chief responded with words charged by the Territorial also pictured are corps of thanks during a short prayer Commander to serve God and officer Major Park, Hee- meeting held in the airport’s VIP their people faithfully in their beom, Divisional Commander room. first appointments. Lieut-Colonel Yang, Tae-soo (Seoul), Day Care Centre The next day (Thursday) the The Chief of the Staff spoke Manager and Corps Pastoral international visitors took part in on the need to follow instruc- Care Officer Major Huh, the cadets’ spiritual day at the tions, particularly those given by Mi-sook, Territorial Secretary training college and toured social Jesus Christ. The message had for Women’s Ministries service centres. Commissioner significance not just for the Colonel Yoon, Eun-sook and Sue Swanson shared from the newly commissioned lieutenants Chief Secretary Colonel Park, Chong-duk Bible with the cadets who were but for all in attendance. about to be commissioned before leading them in prayer at the mercy seat. During the afternoon the Swansons gave encouragement to residents at the Kwachun Home for the Elderly and Victory Lodge Silver Nursing Home. At Kwachun Corps Child Day Care Centre they were entertained by young people in bright traditional Korean clothes who played traditional games and performed a cultural drum dance. worship and the congregation enjoyed singing On Friday visits were made to ICO visits songs typical of the group’s region and listening to The Salvation Army Building in Leigh-on-Sea testimony. downtown Seoul – including THE corps already has a strong link to Russia Later, café church was well attended and those territorial headquarters – and to and Vladivostok Corps through former corps officer gathered saw the colourful national costumes of the Broadview Children’s Home and and corps secretary the late Major Janet Gilson, ICO delegates and heard more singing. Presentations Inpyung Technical High School. who had been stationed in Russia. The corps from the group reminded everyone of the plentiful Officers councils on Saturday was privileged to receive the visit of a delegation harvest in Europe but the labourers being few. The morning, at which the Chief gave from the International College for Officers repre- fellowship was asked to pray about the increase in the Bible address, were followed senting Moscow, Ukraine, Georgia, Moldova and human trafficking and homelessness and for funding by the territorial silver star Romania. to help purchase properties and renovate existing fellowship meeting and luncheon The visiting officers took part in Sunday morning ones as well as money to train candidates. – P. J. [email protected] SALVATIONIST 9 April 2011 5 NEWS Band plays at Sunday School Union anniversary Sheffield Citadel SENIOR and YP band members were invited to play at the city’s Weston Park Museum as part of the Sheffield Sunday School Union 200th anniversary cele- bra tions. The Union, now known as the Sheffield Christian Educa- tion Council, was set up in 1812 with the aim of teaching the truths of the gospel through for the Army’s Mbagala Girls’ Home in Tanzania. reading and studying the Bible. Gospel choirs support Under the leadership of Captain Susanna Hart Hymnwriter and social activist (Canvey Island), Straight Ahead was responsible for James Montgomery was one of Tanzanian girls’ home the first half of the programme and the Citadel’s the founding members and Southend Citadel gospel choir took responsibility for the second half. remained a prominent leader in MEMBERS of the Straight Ahead Youth Choir trav- At the conclusion of the evening, the choirs its activities. The council’s head- elled to the corps from all over the division for a combined to sing ‘Let The Words Of My Mouth’. quarters and several streets and gospel choir evening, which raised more than £300 – K. M. community areas in the city are named after him. A display covering the history Young people of churches and Sunday schools and their impact on the social present spring history of the city has been commissioned at the museum. festival More than 100 visitors Govan attended the event and were able A CAPACITY congregation to listen to the band presenting enjoyed an evening of music at music associated with James the young people’s Spring Festi- Montgomery hymns. – R. T. val compèred by Allan Ramsay. Guests included Phillip Hender- son (euphonium, Clydebank), Youth present who thrilled listeners with ‘Ransomed’ and ‘The Song Of gospel message The Brother’, and Jenna and Ilford Chelsea Pascoe (vocal and piano, PROCLAMATION Youth Brass respectively, Belfast Sydenham); Talent night raises money for Guch – nine Salvationist musicians Jenna sang ‘How Great Is Our Horden members of the Kool Kids Plus from various corps – led Sunday God’ and ‘Your Grace Still THE corps held a talent night in Choir sang ‘The Gospel Train’. worship. The group presented Amazes Me’ and Chelsea played memory of Captain Beverley Alison Geldard, who also led the the gospel in music and testi- some of her own compositions Downie, raising £259 (so far) for band, played the recorder solo mony and by inviting congrega- including ‘Sought And Found’. the Freeman Hospital and Guch ‘Volte’ and Dianne Leonard per - tional participation. Captain Lucy Mann (Glasgow (the Grown-up Congenital Heart formed a worship dance to ‘Tears The programme included West) led challenging Sunday patients’ association) in New - In Heaven’. The newly formed euphonium soloist Jordan Logan meetings during which the castle upon Tyne. guitar group (pictured) played with ‘In Christ Alone’ and the soloists testified. The programme featured duets ‘Mull Of Kintyre’, with the con- group contributed ‘Tomado De The YP band and singing and solos and the youngest gregation singing along. – M. S. La Mano’ and ‘His Provision’. company participated with Candidate Nick Ward presented their new leaders and drew a a Bible thought. – G. P. great response from the congre- gation. Burton upon Trent: Anna The whole weekend was a Lamp lough and the Breakthru God-glorifying event that worship group (all Birmingham brought much blessing. – M. R. Citadel) led the young people’s prizegiving Sunday – the first for Rushden: Lieut-Colonels a number of years. In the morn - Dawn and Roland Sewell ing the children participated as led Self-Denial Altar Service superheroes. During the evening meetings. They invited members meeting, themed It’s Amazing, of the congregation to wear people were encouraged to visit hats from countries where Belfast Citadel Band and Songsters help Larne celebrate its 124th corps prayer stations around the hall. they had served as officers. anniversary; 140 people, including the Mayor of Larne (Councillor Andrew The day brought challenges to – G. E. Wilson), enjoyed the musicians’ programme everyone. – K. A.

6 9 April 2011 SALVATIONIST www.salvationarmy.org.uk/salvationist NEWS Significant A community moments at remembers Clydebank youth councils CHURCH and civic authorities North-Western united in a series of acts of WHO do you say I am? The chal- remembrance 70 years after the lenge, issued by Jesus, was reiter- German bombing of the ship- ated throughout the day to more building town. The many dead than 150 people who attended the and seriously injured at that time divisional youth councils held at included the corps officer, his Liverpool Walton Corps. The day daughter and five corps began with worship, enthusiasti- members. cally and sensitively led by Joe At the hall – where refresh- Davison and Band (Raynes Park). ments were served – 150 people During the morning session viewed pictures and spent time young people were encouraged in reflection, including observing by a text message from Territorial a one minute’s silence at midday. Youth Secretary Major Mark The West Scotland emergency Sawyer, who urged everyone to response vehicle provided a remember days like youth coun- focal point in the town. cils as historical events, and On Sunday morning corps throughout the day there were officers Majors Chris and Lynda significant moments for the young Connelly used the theme Peace- people and youth leaders alike. makers and corps member Ethil Seminars and workshops in- Morgan shared personal recol- cluded a youth leaders’ lounge, a lections as a survivor of the Blitz. New Generation workshop, which The Morgan family presented a aimed to resource young people plaque to the corps bearing the to pray for their schools, a focus Writers meet names of Salvationists who died on the divisional advisory coun - North Scotland Musical intro in the disaster. cil, a Transformers discipleship A WRITERS day at Arbroath Parkhead Later in the day the corps band and spiritual leadership course and was the first event sponsored by CORPS folk and members of participated in a united church a Bible study led by Divisional the Kath Dolling Foundation to nearby churches enjoyed a service held near to the main Commander Major Mike Highton. encourage Christian writers within Musical Evening, which got the area of devastation. – C. M. Other activities included art, The Salvation Army. The Editor of young people’s annual prizegiv- social space and a football cage The War Cry, Major Nigel Bovey ing weekend off to a good start. Cumbernauld: A praise party tournament. (THQ), met with a group of 12 The event, which was planned at the high school attracted a big More than 200 people gath- people to look at journalism and and led by the young people, crowd for the young people’s ered for the evening praise and interviewing techniques. featured songs from the musi- weekend. Many new young prayer party, which featured a House church pastor Eddie cals, quizzes and a variety of people attended on Sunday and debut performance by the new Reevie, who volunteers at entertainment. On the Sunday in the evening Captains Matt and divisional youth chorus, S3. Arbroath Corps during the week, morning, corps officer Captain Sarah Butler (Glasgow City The day’s theme allowed said: ‘It has made me see how Linda Dunlop presented the Centre) led the kids café church. young people and leaders to important communications are in prizes and, at the conclusion of Instead of receiving prizes, engage with their own ideas this day and age. This has been worship, the young people went Sunday club members decided to about who Jesus is and the trans- the first step on a very important on a glory march around the hall. donate money to Chikankata formation that he brings. – C. M. journey.’ – C. W. – A. D. Mission, Zambia. – J. M.

Children enjoy playing with puppets at the Anglia Children’s Divisional Discovery Day, held at Cambridge Citadel Corps; at the end of the day Long Eaton Corps participates in 24-hour Fast Forward with fasting, each child was challenged to read a little bit of the Bible every day and prayer, meditation, fellowship, fun and feasting; a time of refreshing and learn the order of the books in the Old Testament sharing on Sunday morning was followed by Sunday lunch at Eaton Farm [email protected] SALVATIONIST 9 April 2011 7 NEWS Cherished memories concert Young people Staple Hill A CONCERT – Cherished Memories – in support of the British Heart enjoy café Foundation and the Macmillan-sponsored palliative care unit at Senghenydd Frenchay Hospital, Bristol, raised more than £1,000. ON Friday nights the corps holds The programme featured Cantelina – the Bath and North East a youth café as part of its Somerset Schools County Choir – and the corps band, tenor horn outreach to young people. soloist Haydn Brown and euphonium duettists Mark Dickens and Community trusts have funded Philip James. the venture and the young folk Corps Sergeant-Major Andrew Avison, whose daughter Louise have been able to enjoy the bene- arranged the concert, led the programme and brought the devotional fits of Nintendo Wii and iPads. thought. – V. W. Churches in the area have formed a group called 707 which holds monthly events to bring young people together to have fun and hear the gospel. The corps youth group joined them On completing 30 years as corps for a sports night of team activi- press representative and editor of ties. The team from the café won the corps magazine ‘Link’, Chris and each team member received Woodrow (Preston) receives a a medal, which made them all Certificate of Recognition from very proud. Divisional Commander Major Michael Highton; Chris also Corps officer Captain Paula received a long-service badge for Hubbard said: ‘It’s just amazing playing in the band for more than what God is doing in and 60 years through the lives of these kids in just a few months. We have an amazing group of 13 young people who join us each week. Chef Dave Eastham helps parents and carers from the Rhyl parent-and- toddler group learn how to cook low-cost nutritious meals at the corps God has so much more in store Cook And Eat On A Budget course; Dave worked in catering in the Armed and it is exciting to see what he Services is doing.’ – A. R.

Irene McCracken (Waltham Abbey) receives a certificate from Major Carole Harries (DHQ) in recognition Nearly 40 volunteers celebrate another year of helping The Salvation Army meet needs in Birkenhead and across of her many years’ loyal service as The Wirral; they work in the charity shop and help with coffee mornings, the luncheon club and Christmas Day a songster activities, as well as raising money to support the work

Jordan raised the money by Jordan multiplies baking cupcakes and selling them at guides, school and money singing company and after meet- St Mary Cray ings at the corps. Her grand- MAJOR Rik Pears gave junior mother also gave her a donation. soldier Jordan Hopkins a £5 note – A. H. during a meeting and challenged her to double it for the Self- Alton: Musicians Stephen Denial altar service. A month Robbings (piano) and Julian later Jordan took her Self-Denial Poore (trumpet and flugelhorn) box, which contained more than featured in a monthly Music £60, to the altar service. She for Pleasure concert. They Adult and family ministries leaders from around the North-Western Division enjoy their annual retreat day at Loyola Hall Jesuit Spirituality offered the major his £5 back but announced their items, giving Centre, Prescot; Major Jenine Main (Upper Norwood) led the day, taking he declined so the total was just background information on the the theme The Rhythm Of Life over £65. music and composers. – T. U.

8 9 April 2011 SALVATIONIST www.salvationarmy.org.uk/salvationist LETTERS communities, which have become the ‘Frontline pride and joy of the community and have Idwal showed changed people’s lives, or the gift of an ministry’ means animal, which provides sustenance for a family. I read recently that Chelmsford us faith in action Corps have provided Chikankata Hospital many things with an ambulance. How can it be argued IT was with great delight I read the that this will not improve the lives of Editor’s Comment (Salvationist 19 I AM interested in Graham White’s people? March) mentioning Major Idwal Evans. implication that only corps officers Just because poverty is still rife across At Butlins Holiday Fellowship in 1983 we represent frontline ministry (Letters Africa, this doesn’t mean that our met the major and he became a friend of Salvationist 2 April). I’m not sure how donations are not making any difference our family – especially of our son Lester, I would feel about this, were I an to people. We can’t expect to turn a who is Asperger’s autistic. officer who had been appointed to a continent from poverty to wealth One day he phoned me to say that, like divisional or territorial role. overnight. But even if we help just one Lester, he had never required very many I do not doubt that corps officers, on the family, that is better than helping nobody. hours of sleep and that Lester could phone whole, do an excellent job in representing With respect to the argument that if the him at any hour whenever he wished. The Salvation Army in their locality. Christian gospel was influential in Consequently they had many midnight However, to imply that officers who are Mozambique and other African countries chats about crocodiles, reptiles, etc. appointed to headquarters no longer then Aids would decrease rather than Idwal embodied faith in action and I have serve on the front line could be construed increase, is this a reason to stop a lovely memory of when he played his as unfair and maybe even ill-informed. preaching the gospel or providing concertina and sang a beautiful song in our I should imagine the majority of officers financial support to those who need it? apartment during Butlins Holiday Fellowship working at DHQ, THQ or IHQ still regard There are many reasons for the increase in 2009. He is one of God’s special agents themselves as ministering on the front in Aids, including lack of healthcare, an showing the fruits of the Spirit. line. One’s personal mandate as a increase in population and, not least, Joyce Wood, commissioned minister of the gospel because each person is accountable for Leeds does not, I assume, evaporate simply themselves, regardless of what they have because one’s appointment changes. been taught. But people need our The fields remain as white unto harvest as support rather than our neglect and we We mustn’t they ever did! should be the first to step forward to help. From my limited experience of such Andrew Wainwright, officers, I know that many are active Kettering become invisible soldiers at corps level, and many strive to carve out mission opportunities ‘after IT is always good to read Major Cliff work’, in what might be called their spare We tweak our Kent’s views (Salvationist 26 March) time. This ‘second mile’ factor should not as, indeed, it was to listen to his be underestimated or overlooked. sermons. I agree with his statement Alex McGrady, songs for that ‘our uniform has pulling power’. Isle of Wight A couple from my area who were inclusivity holidaying in New York around the events of 11 September 2001 found comfort Our giving MY friend and I always swap my when they came across the Army uniform. Church of Scotland Life And Work for Since then they have commenced her Salvationist. I was interested in attending a corps and are now adherent certainly makes the letter on inclusive language. members. Our new hymnbook (CH4) has carefully ‘The Salvation Army has become a difference revised Victorian language. For ‘Courage, invisible,’ said the director of the Toronto brother, do not stumble’ (CH4 513) verse Philharmonic Orchestra to my wife when I READ with interest Michael Penny’s one has ‘brother’ and verse three has flying from Canada. THQ there, of course, letter (Salvationist 2 April) about why ‘sister’. This very point cropped up at our moved out from the Eaton Centre mall, so we are giving to Pakistan and choir practice recently. There is no need that could be part of the reason. But one Mozambique as part of Self-Denial. to jettison a good song because of its has to agree that in many areas the Army One of the comments that Michael language. A little tweaking here and there is not as obvious these days – unless you has heard from other people is that and it’ll be as good as new. Job done! live around Sheringham where it is not only the money we give is making little or Catherine Mills, high-profiled in the community but no difference. Kilmarnock continues to attract many new people to I have been to Africa many times and worship and membership. Write to Salvationist (Letters), have seen the difference that overseas 101 Newington Causeway, Malcolm High, donations have made – for example the London SE1 6BN or email Major, provision of boreholes for rural [email protected] Tunstall [email protected] SALVATIONIST 9 April 2011 9 RETIREMENT FEATURE period of remarkable growth in the corps at a time of significant political turmoil. In January 1979 the captains were appointed to Enfield Corps. From 1982 to Blessed 1989 Captain Shaw Clifton was IHQ Legal and Parliamentary Secretary, undertaking considerable international travel, looking after The Salvation Army’s constitutional affairs and other legal matters. During these years he completed a PhD in the History of beyond Religion at King’s College, London. This research was an ethical analysis of the Army’s policies in time of war. In 1989 Major and Mrs Clifton were appointed to Bromley Temple Corps for three years. measure In June 1995, after a three-year appointment as divisional leaders in Durham and Tees, Lieut-Colonels Shaw and Helen Clifton were appointed leaders of Massachusetts Division, USA Eastern. Promoted to the rank of colonel in August 1997, the Cliftons were appointed to lead the Army in the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, where the Movement experienced rapid and consistent growth amid deep political and interfaith tensions. The Cliftons have a deep appreciation for the courage shown by Salvationists of the Pakistan Territory during times of difficulty. While in Pakistan, in 2000, N Saturday 2 April General UKT and are parents to Hannah, Elijah the Cliftons were promoted to the rank of Shaw Clifton and World and Amos; Captain Jenny Collings, with commissioner and two years later became O President of Women’s her husband Marcus, serves as an territorial leaders, New Zealand, Fiji and Ministries Commissioner officer in New Zealand with their sons, Tonga. There they faced the challenges of a Helen Clifton retired from active service, Hudson and Lincoln; and their youngest highly secularised society. having been officers since 1973. son, Cadet John Clifton, is a member of In 2004 Commissioners Shaw and Helen Shaw Clifton, born to officer-parents in the UKT Ambassadors of Holiness Clifton were appointed leaders of the United Belfast, Northern Ireland, in 1945, spent Session – he will be commissioned as an Kingdom Territory with the Republic of his early years in Scotland and England officer in July and shortly thereafter will Ireland. Their term of office was and later studied law at the University of be married to Cadet Naomi characterised by an emphasis on London. After completing his studies, he Shakespeare, also to be commissioned reinforcing, under God, the self-confidence lectured in law at the Inns of Court School as an officer in July. of Salvationists living in a postmodern and of Law, London, and at the University of As Lieutenant and Mrs Clifton, the secularised society. They encouraged a Bristol. He also holds a first class honours retired international leaders served as renewed belief in commitment to soldiership Bachelor of Divinity degree from the corps officers at Burnt Oak and then, and a strong emphasis on the distinctive University of London and was awarded while awaiting an appointment overseas, calling to officership. In addition, the university’s 1974 Relton Prize for Lieutenant Shaw Clifton worked for Commissioner Shaw Clifton led the way in biblical and historical theology. some months in the Literary Department responding to daunting challenges in Helen Ashman, born in 1948, spent her at IHQ. The Cliftons were appointed to matters of finance and property childhood in London, growing up at Rhodesia – Shaw as Vice-Principal, stewardship. Edmonton Corps. Helen holds a Bachelor Mazowe Secondary School – and then The High Council elected Commissioner of Arts (Hons) degree in English as Captain and Mrs Clifton as corps Shaw Clifton to be the 18th General of The Language and Literature from Westfield officers at Bulawayo Citadel. This was a Salvation Army on Saturday 28 January College, University of London, and a PGCE from Goldsmiths College, London, General Shaw Clifton and and was a teacher before entering the training college in 1971 with Shaw, whom she married in 1967. Commissioner Helen Clifton have The General and Commissioner Clifton have three children and five had a worldwide ministry, visiting grandchildren. Captain Matthew Clifton and his wife Lynne serve as officers in the more than 40 countries

10 9 April 2011 SALVATIONIST www.salvationarmy.org.uk/salvationist brought together young Salvationists to consider the nature of Salvationism. General Clifton’s sixth book – New Love – formed the substance of the teaching material as delegates considered the impact of practical holiness on Salvationists in the 21st century. When General Clifton invited the young people to consider God’s call to officership, more than 200 of the 1,100 delegates moved to the platform in response. Commissioner Helen Clifton, a woman of intentional and powerful prayer, has always had an affinity with young people. She has helped them to understand what it means to live distinctively for God in their culture. As an educator, her world view enabled her to develop an understanding of the impact of education upon women in the developing world. She has also shown commitment to the personal and professional development of women in spiritual leadership. As World President of Women’s 2006, in succession to General John wider readership to articles and papers Ministries, Commissioner Clifton has made Larsson on Sunday 2 April 2006. that had been mostly confined to the a bold and unique cry for justice for Commissioner Helen Clifton became World pages of The Officer magazine or to struggling women and children, especially President of Women’s Ministries, those in senior leadership in the Army. A through the While Women Weep succeeding Commissioner Freda Larsson. recurring theme in his written and spoken campaign. She has called the Army to Serving in each continent of the world ministry is the place of holiness in the life respond to the evil of human trafficking. has given the Cliftons a global vision and of a believer. The General’s influence on This has resulted in innovative this, together with decisive action, enabled the Army world through his preaching, programmes, which support women them to address the diverse issues faced teaching and writing is immeasurable. leaving the sex trade, making a significant by the international Salvation Army at this Other significant initiatives have impact in many parts of the world. time. The General’s leadership has enabled influenced and developed the Commissioner Clifton’s influence has the Movement to advance as a growing, international Salvation Army: the been global in scale but also essentially holy, united Army. establishment of the International Social personal. Her concern for the individual and There has been a tangible commitment Justice Commission and the Centre for her ability to make others feel valued has to the principles of world evangelisation. Spiritual Life Development, a revised been significant. Many thank God for her During the past 5 years the Army has edition of the Handbook Of Doctrine and interest, encouragement and wise counsel. commenced ministry in 13 countries, an the revision of The Song Book Of The Reflecting on her life as a Salvation Army amazing rate of growth, and now works in Salvation Army, which is entering the final officer, Commissioner Helen Clifton said: 124 countries throughout the 5 zones of stages of production. ‘God has been so generous to us through The Salvation Army – the Army’s work General Shaw Clifton and all the years since he called us into sacred having been officially recognised in Togo on Commissioner Helen Clifton have had a service. He has granted us boundless 1 April 2011. worldwide ministry, visiting more than 40 grace, one day at a time. He has gone The General has focused on the need to countries and conducting 52 overseas ahead of us into every appointment and develop leadership and has emphasised campaigns and 10 official visits within the situation. He has blessed us beyond the unique God-given opportunities United Kingdom. Their ministry of measure.’ officership brings. This focus has resulted in encouragement has enriched Throughout the past five years much has a significant number of women officers Salvationists on every continent. been achieved for God and The Salvation being promoted to senior positions of General Clifton has published 24 Army. However, during their leadership, the leadership, including the first woman Chief pastoral letters written to affirm, Cliftons have shown the reality of living by of the Staff, Commissioner Robin Dunster. encourage and inspire Salvationists faith during times of adversity and The General has made important throughout the world. The letters’ themes perplexity. They have enriched Salvationists contributions to the intellectual life of the have challenged the worldwide Army on by their quiet confidence and commitment Army. His training as a lawyer, ethicist and various issues: purity, the value of to God. General Shaw Clifton, at the theologian has resourced his significant covenant relationships and commitment retirement salute held recently in London, teaching and writing ministry, which to family life, among others. affirmed: ‘We are in the hands of almighty includes seven published works. His The Raised Up World Youth God whose hands are safe and loving in seventh work – Selected Writings – gave Convention, held in Sweden in 2010, every circumstance.’ [email protected] SALVATIONIST 9 April 2011 11 Delegates to the social services conference take part in an important ceremony

Activities co-ordinator Fiona involved in decision-making and spent The Territorial Williamson-Downing (Villa Adastra) more than 4,000 hours in volunteer received the Individual Contribution Award placements at the centre and in the Commander and for her role at the Hassocks care home. community. She helped residents to gain a sense of Residents and staff, together with the Commissioner self-worth and encouraged them to use charity Islamic Relief, helped to raise laptops so that they could email relatives £10,000 for homeless people in the UK Betty Matear were and surf the web. She also developed a and Pakistan. They also set up a young twinning system with other homes in the carers’ camp to provide respite for carers delighted to be area for shared activities. and Grub In A Tub (a food distribution The Best Practice in Care Award went to service) and provided furniture for the Bradbury Care Home (Southend-on-Sea), community through the Freestyle project. able to present where a disused room was refurbished and Partnerships with churches, training fitted out as an area for reminiscence providers, colleges and volunteer agencies achievement activities. The room served as a reminder of helped residents to participate in a Get past days and helped to encourage Skilled scheme and 40 per cent gained awards in four conversation. A changed decor and added National Open College Network signage at the home helped residents with qualifications. categories of dementia. Centre Manager of the Year Nathan Slinn The Hawthorns Care Home (Buxton) (Lincoln Street, Coventry) developed a service… received the Best Practice in Resident successful Lifehouse with an 80 per cent Involvement Award. Residents contributed move-on rate for residents. Staff morale OLDER PEOPLE’S SERVICES to a ‘recipe of the week’ scheme, which was boosted through training and Since opening two years ago, the Home of helped them to recapture their sense of self-monitoring and service users’ the Year winner – Furze Hill House, North identity. The recipes were either self-esteem was raised through Walsham – has been acknowledged by incorporated in the weekly menu or used in volunteering. health agencies for its excellent care. The tasting sessions. The Individual Contribution Award went University of East Anglia selected the home to Larry Hood (Strathmore Lodge and to be part of a government-led initiative to HOMELESSNESS SERVICES AWARDS Burnside Mill, Dundee) who was the look at respect and dignity within the care The Cardiff Lifehouse Tyv Gobaith was Army’s first animateur in a setting. nominated as Centre of the Year for its links government-funded work placement The Manager of the Year title went to joint with health and education services: 73 per scheme that provides employment and winners. At Tunbridge Wells Nikki Thornton cent of the residents benefited from on-site training for young people. Larry was pivotal (Sunset Lodge) created a lovely family courses including learndirect; 71 per cent in developing the role for future atmosphere and enhanced the home’s of residents moved on to settle in the animateurs. reputation in the community. Linda Hook’s community and the centre continued to Northlands Lifehouse (Cardiff) received excellent leadership, as the manager at Sir maintain contact with former residents. the People Power Award for updating its Samuel Kelly Memorial Care Home (Belfast), The Bridge Programme – drug and house rules to a living code with a buddy was reflected in the key performance alcohol project – achieved 88 per cent system. Residents attended various indicators set by THQ. positive outcomes. Service users were activities and received tokens in exchange

12 9 April 2011 SALVATIONIST www.salvationarmy.org.uk/salvationist SOCIAL SERVICES FEATURE for trips. They participated in personal Commission and generated significant new she balanced the needs of clients with the development plans, the centre handbook, business and the budget is expected to training and support of volunteers. The the annual review and the website. They break even next year. For her determination programme also included the Safer Homes were also represented in various groups in challenging and testing times, she Scheme and Caring Calls, a befriending including the advisory board, the quality received the I’ll Fight Award. telephone service, run by The Salvation audit team, the health and safety Susan responded: ‘We are dealing with Army with the John Lewis Partnership. committee and the menu-planning life and death. If people come to us it is For the past ten years The Bootle Hope committee. because they have no hope and are often Centre has listened to people and partner Darbyshire House (Liverpool) received close to death, which is why our fight for agencies as the community programme, the Community Award for improved survival has been so important.’ which includes a breakfast drop-in, community relations and changed The Work and Social Enterprise Award developed. Volunteering opportunities for attitudes. Lifehouse initiatives included went to Booth House Lifehouse (Swindon) service users, some provided by Mersey graveyard clean-ups, a community where The Sandwich People made Care, have helped to build confidence and barbecue, a football tournament, car sandwiches for more than 50 companies. opened paths into employment. Through a washes and car boot sales. Staff and In two years 150 residents were involved in partnership with Asset Training, four residents raised hundreds of pounds for the project, which provided an opportunity volunteers achieved NVQ4 Customer Care. the centre and for charities and produced to train, socialise, gain confidence and In recognition of these achievements the a monthly community newsletter. At develop work skills: 23 people moved on to centre received the Successful Christmas they made up food hampers paid employment, 12 achieved NVQ2 Engagement with the Community Award. and provided presents for older people in Customer Service and 80 gained level 2 Helen Cocks (Gibbonsdown) was seen sheltered accommodation. Some of the Food Hygiene certificates. as an advocate for her community when residents attend Bootle Corps where they At Catherine Booth House (Portsmouth) she petitioned the council to paint a row of participate in Sunday meetings. staff valued the residents’ participation in houses that were in a particularly bad state. Residents at Calder Fountain Lifehouse planning activities and events, volunteering She also set up and ran a parent-and- (Belfast) participated with the Open for reception duty, cleaning and decorating. toddler group and worked with a group of University in a series of courses entitled The contribution of the children was equally young women to help with form-filling and Openings. The success of this initiative important with a skills programme for each gaining finance for college courses. When was reflected in increased self-esteem for age group. These achievements were she collected the Individual Contribution participants and the university presented recognised in the Families Award. Award, she said: ‘Ten years ago my life was the Lifehouse with an award for promoting in complete tatters but education among marginalised groups. For COMMUNITY AWARDS God had a plan when I moved into the this achievement, the Lifehouse received Oban Corps received The Community area. I have gained far more from being a the Specialisms Award. Programme of the Year Award. A drop-in volunteer than I have ever gained from Eighteen months ago Susan Tollington service, run in partnership with the running anything. One of the oddest things (Gloucester House, Highworth) was churches, included meals for homeless I ever did was to deliver a baby on my appointed as acting manager of the people and football training sessions for street!’ Lifehouse that offers a lifeline to drug and people with addictions. alcohol dependents. Faced with Sharon Keogh was nominated LEARNING DISABILITIES government spending cuts and a deficit of Community Manager of the Year for her Principal project worker Margaret Petrie more than a £200,000, she led a difficult work with the Good Neighbours Scheme at (George Steven Centre, Kilbirnie) was remodelling exercise, completed the Peterborough Citadel. In managing the nominated for the Individual Contribution registration process for the Care Quality service that reaches out to lonely people, Award by the majority of the staff team for her outstanding contribution to the centre, both within work hours and in her own time. She ensured that programmes were developed to meet individual needs and recognised equality and diversity. The confidence, skills and self-esteem of service users increased and their choices were foremost in decisions about the service. ■

The territorial leaders are pictured with Tyv Gobaith Lifehouse Centre Manager Lee Ball (second left) and staff members and DDSS Nick Redmore (second right)

13 MINDING HIS BUSINESS Partners in mission

by Territorial President of Women’s Ministries Commissioner Betty Matear

T is the privilege of the United Kingdom brought together officers who serve far We met with officers from the Southern Territory with the Republic of Ireland to from any Salvation Army centre. Allow me and Capital Divisions, cadets and a I be a partner in mission with various to share the circumstances of Lieutenant divisional band from Southern Africa. The territories. In recent days the Territorial Arsenio Macamo, commissioned last Congress meeting, home league rally and Commander and I visited Mozambique, year. He and his wife – they have two men’s rally followed one after another. one of our partner territories, with the children – are appointed to the Zambezi Most moving was the presence of older specific purpose of opening a new region in the north. They are responsible envoys and officers who pioneered the divisional complex in Beira, for which the for 25 corps and outposts. Their area work and who were rejoicing to see this UKT provided funds. covers 700 kilometres. His transport is a day, marking the fruit of their faith and The visit had been planned for a long motorcycle, funded by the UKT. He hard work. Returning workers from the time and, meanwhile, The Salvation Army shared with me that he has nine mines in South Africa had been in Mozambique became a territory, candidates for officership and he hopes converted and began The Salvation Army independent now from its connection they will be ready for training in 2013. and now, 90 years later, the territorial flag with the Southern Africa Territory. The Meanwhile he has placed them in for Mozambique, gifted by their parent visit, therefore, expanded to include the leadership in some of the corps he is Salvationists in Southern Africa, was used inauguration of the new territory and the responsible for. He travelled with his to install the leadership team. installation of new territorial leaders, pregnant wife by bus for many hours to The new territory wants to build up a Colonels Torben and Deise Eliasen from be part of the celebrations. I looked at band and we were glad to carry two Brazil. this young man and saw in him a role cornets from Maidstone Corps. Of course, The events began at the same time in model – enthusiastic, committed and they will have to share the instruments but the capital Maputo and in the regional working out his calling with few I am confident that, with their undaunted capital in Beira. The Harare West resources. What he had was adequate spirit, a band will be formed. The CDs we Divisional Band from Zimbabwe travelled for God to bless the work. took of the International Staff Band and for ten hours to support their Salvationist I listened to the impact of an initiative Songsters were being listened to and the neighbours. The musicians arrived at 2 am with the home league in Caramaja. The young people were working out new and slept on the floor in the compound. In women’s group developed a learning timbrel drills to the music. the early morning they led an open-air programme through drama. Their aim I held in my mind the picture of our meeting and marched through the was to teach young people about sexual own William Booth College at Denmark neighbourhood, enthusiastically playing health and pregnancy. They took the Hill, a flagship for training and mission from memory, calling a tune from the most drama into the schools in the area and effectiveness, and compared it with dented instruments I have ever seen. the result is a 40 per cent reduction in the small college in Maputo, desperate After the cutting of the ribbon to open teenage pregnancies. for a classroom, baking in tropical heat the new complex, the corps hall filled up I was reminded that, wherever we are with no fans, needing to expand to and the meeting, participation and in the world, we need to find a need and accommodate more cadets. response were authentic Salvation Army meet it, find a hurt and heal it and lead Partners in Mission is a two-way – hot in spirit as well as temperature. people to a transforming relationship with experience – giving and receiving bring Officers councils for this division the Lord Jesus. blessings for us all!

14 9 April 2011 SALVATIONIST www.salvationarmy.org.uk/salvationist BIBLE STUDY it where you want to be? The people employed for one hour received the same wage as those who had worked from early morning, through the heat of New the midday sun, until evening. What kind of fairness and justice is that? Jealousy is a common human emotion and is the root cause of meanness and even vengeance that feature so Kingdom prominently in the media. It is also a corrosive emotion, so we can imagine how much it featured in the hearts and minds of these vineyard workers. They saw themselves as victims of injustice and exploitation. values So, is God unfair? Can we, as disciples, bargain with God? God is good and just, but his Lieut-Colonel Alan Bateman looks at a legacy compassion outshines his justice. Those that is saturated with grace who worship such a God must imitate and reflect his generosity – not begrudge it. Rewards are subordinated by grace. Some may feel that their long and costly service qualifies them for a higher rate of pay in the Kingdom. However, the reality is we are all ‘eleventh-hour’ workers. No STUDY PASSAGE: MATTHEW 20:1–16 one deserves the glorious future that God has prepared for his true followers – those devoted to exemplifying genuine S we reflect on the legacy Jesus Jesus – simply but unhesitatingly – Kingdom values. left for the world – an empty affirmed that the reward at the end of How easy it is for longstanding A tomb, a group of people, a earthly life has the same upside-down churchgoers to grumble when story, a power – we can character as the Kingdom itself. It is not newcomers or converted alcoholics or hardly overlook the values emphasised in given to the first and most powerful ex-prisoners get more attention than his teaching and personal relationships. people of this world, but to the last and those who have quietly trusted and In the contemporary world of Jesus, as least who have left behind precious served in an unassuming way. It is a in the 21st century, the story being things for the sake of the Kingdom. This reminder that we must fix our eyes on considered in Matthew 20:1–16 was, and gospel narrative is unique to Matthew, the goodness of God. It is fair by the is, controversial. It is topsy-turvy in terms and it highlights God’s sovereignty and standards of eternity, or the Kingdom of of what most people expect from life. grace, that which is not based on what Heaven. Remember, it is a topsy-turvy The narrative of what happened on the is earned! set of values. final journey of Jesus to Jerusalem The concept of ‘carrot and stick’ is The legacy of love that Jesus has includes examples of his standards for the basic to human relationships. If we bequeathed to us all is saturated with Kingdom of Heaven – or what could be behave well we will sometimes be grace. As we consider it again, carefully, called ‘Kingdom values’. Having told his rewarded, but if we behave badly, this year, we will see how an empty disciples he was going to die in Jerusalem, punishment is likely. This sequence of tomb, a people, a story, a power – Jesus starts leading them in that direction, cause and effect still tends to be and Kingdom values – are all different teaching them en route. Much of that transferred by some from earth to colours of a beautiful rainbow that teaching was about God’s grace and the Heaven in our thinking. consistently reminds us of that love and new Kingdom values to live by. However, the parable of the labourers grace that defy definition and exceed Following the story of the rich young in the vineyard makes us think again. If the grasp of even the most rational man (Matthew 19:16–22) Peter asks fairness and justice matter, then how do mind. No doubt we will quickly recall what benefits or rewards the disciples we interpret this story in a world where the words of John in his Gospel: ‘The could expect for following Jesus. After equality is sought in every aspect of life: Word became flesh and lived among us, all, they had given up all that they politics, finance, law and so on? and we have seen his glory, the glory as possessed to follow him! If the Kingdom of Heaven is like this, is of a father’s only son, full of grace and truth’ (1:14 New Revised Standard God is good and just, but his Version). Lieut-Colonel Bateman worships compassion outshines his justice at Cambridge Citadel in retirement [email protected] SALVATIONIST 9 April 2011 15 NEW COMMITMENTS

Mark Wright Joy Johnson Adherent members Bedlington

MARK, who had contact with the Army before moving to the area, asked his carers to take him to the corps. He soon decided that he wanted to have a closer commitment. Thandy Mupomba Joy was introduced to the corps through the over-60 club where she Les Bird enjoyed the fellowship. She then decided to attend Sunday worship. Charlotte Whitbread Corps officer Major Peter Clark welcomed Mark and Joy as Soldiers adherent members. – K. O.

Andrew Scannell Nicole Powell James Adcock Chloe Powell Soldiers Bethany Harrod Jack Joy Charlie Rowley Junior soldiers Christine Rowley Harlow Adherent members Hendon THANDY was introduced to the fellowship by a family at the corps. Les, who had once been a Salvationist, started to attend Sunday ANDREW belongs to a Salvationist family and grew up in the corps. worship and decided to recommit his life to God. Charlotte was He gave careful consideration to making a commitment. already involved in the young people’s activities at the corps. James is originally from Derby and is enthusiastic about his studies. Nicole and Chloe decided to call in at the hall one day when out Charlie and Christine were already Christians when they linked up riding their bikes. Bethany has attended since she was a baby and Jack with the corps as a result of friendship with parents at school. When transferred to the corps with his parents. their son Grant was enrolled as a junior soldier he said that his prayer Corps officer Major Becky Hunn enrolled Thandy and Les as was that his parents would become corps members. soldiers and Nicole and Chloe as junior soldiers. Major Colin Harrod Corps officer Major Paul Hilditch enrolled Andrew as a soldier and (West Midlands DHQ) enrolled Charlotte as a soldier and Bethany as Captain Julia Adcock (Barnet) enrolled her son James as a soldier. a junior soldier. Major Nina Wright (Nunhead) enrolled Jack as a Major Judith Hilditch welcomed Charlie and Christine as adherent junior soldier. – B. H. members. – P. H.

Daniel Sharpe Andrew King Soldier Soldier Bristol Easton Belfast Temple DANIEL returned to the Army when he brought his children to the corps ANDREW chose the song ‘In Christ Alone’ to sum up his testimony. and helped to teach young people’s band members. He felt he needed to He spoke of how an encounter with God at music camp made a make a greater commitment to God and be re-enrolled as a soldier. Corps distinct impression on him. He wanted to know God better and officer Major John McCombe enrolled Daniel as a soldier. – H. B. discover his will for his life. Corps officer Major Paul Wright enrolled Andrew as a soldier. – P. W.

Sylvia Mullen Adherent member Oldham Roundthorn Marjorie Hickman Soldier SYLVIA volunteered at the corps charity shop. She then started to Hadleigh Temple attend worship and decided that she wanted to become a member of the corps family. She spoke with humour and passion of her decision WHEN Marjorie was bereaved of her husband a Salvationist friend and recited a poem that she had written for the occasion. invited her to the over-60 club. The warmth of the fellowship led to her Corps and family members supported Sylvia when corps officers attending Sunday worship. Lieutenants Ian and Wendy Hall welcomed her as an adherent Major Geoff Ashdown enrolled Marjorie as a soldier. – B. N. member. – I. H.

16 9 April 2011 SALVATIONIST www.salvationarmy.org.uk/salvationist NEW COMMITMENTS

Jean Blackburn Adherent member Sherburn Hill Dennis Reeves-Skidmore Alma Aylett SOON after the death of her husband, former churchgoer Jean started Steve Webb to attend the corps with a friend and settled into the fellowship. She Adherent members testified to the strength she has found through her faith and in the corps. Aaron Lane Corps officers Captains Ann and Russell Tucker welcomed Jean as Junior soldier an adherent member. – R. T. Stanford-le-Hope

DENNIS has been attending the various corps activities for some years and decided to make a commitment to the Lord thanks to the ministry of Cadet Ashley Prodgers. Cadet Prodgers welcomed Dennis as an adherent member. Joshua Davies Alma has also been going to the corps for many years and has Soldier assisted leaders with various tasks throughout that time. She felt that Williamstown it was the right time to make a commitment to God and the Army. Steve’s wife volunteered him to assist the corps leader with some THE hall was crowded with Joshua’s family and friends and one of his practical help in the hall and quarters and he accepted an invitation to schoolteachers, when corps officer Major Denise Wise enrolled him as attend Sunday meetings. Since then he has been fully involved in a soldier. helping in the corps through a period when it had no officer leadership. Joshua testified to how his grandmother and great-aunt, both He was brought up in a Christian environment and made a full soldiers of the corps, took him to the Army when he was a child and commitment to the Lord last year. said that kneeling at the mercy seat when he was ten was the best thing Aaron walked into the hall last year just as the home league meeting he had ever done. Joshua is a great witness to his family, school friends was concluding and asked if he was too young to attend. The answer, and community. – D. W. of course, was no and he went in and then started to go to Sunday meetings. There is no Sunday school at the corps and he is the only junior soldier but he has integrated himself fully into Sunday worship. He witnesses to a change in lifestyle and brought his mum to the meeting for her first visit when he was enrolled. Thomas Booth Corps officer Major Gillian Dicker and Cadets Ashley Prodgers and Kemara Gallimore Angela Wilson welcomed Alma and Steve as adherent members and Adherent members enrolled Aaron as a junior soldier. – S. D. Edmonton

THOMAS lives in an estate opposite the hall and simply went to the corps to see what it was like. He has become a member of the corps fundraising team. Kemara started attending meetings with a friend and has been part Stephen Daniels of the fellowship for 18 months. She and her son Tyler are also part Soldier of the growing parent-and-toddler group. Thomas and Kemara both Sunderland Monkwearmouth decided to make a commitment to the Army. Corps officer Major Stuart Downham welcomed them as adherent IN an act of dedication and testimony Stephen sang ‘I’m In His members. – M. D. Hands’, witnessing to the fact that he has placed his faith and trust in God in making a commitment to him and the Army. Corps officer Major Graham Daniels enrolled his son Stephen as a soldier. – E. S.

Luke Roberts Junior soldier Coedpoeth Val Smith Soldier LUKE has been going to the corps for ten years. He became interested Southampton Shirley in finding out about God so his family gave him a children’s Bible which he read completely. He still was not satisfied, so his sister VAL spoke about her Salvationist neighbours, Eileen and the late introduced him to the corps. Luke says he feels comfortable at the Albert Skinner, who invited her to the club for the disabled they Army, calling it a ‘home away from home’ where he has found attended. As their friendship grew, they invited her to Sunday meetings friends. and, although she had been a Christian and a regular churchgoer for Corps leader Territorial Envoy Gay Tonks enrolled Luke as a junior many years, she soon decided to make the Army her spiritual home. soldier. – J. H. On being invited to become an adherent member, Val declined but asked if it would be possible for her to attend recruits classes with a view to becoming a soldier. She also attends the weekly Bible study PLEASE note when submitting pictures: they can be posted to the Salvationist office as photographs to be scanned, or emailed to [email protected] as fellowship. digital images. Corps officer Major Ruth Hill enrolled Val as a soldier. – J. W. [email protected] SALVATIONIST 9 April 2011 17 ANNOUNCEMENTS

ARMY PEOPLE Retirement addresses: Major Brenda Sterling, East; Major Sixto Ali, South America West; , London ; Major and Captain Wijenama Wijesinghe, Sri Lanka; Major LOCAL OFFICERS APPOINTED Mrs John and Irene Pocock, , David Howarth, Major Richard Gaudion, United Adherents Sec Jeff Whittington, Worthing; YPSM Morley, ; Mrs Colonel Rita Baird, Kingdom Territory with the Republic of Ireland; Janine Barney, Sittingbourne; SCL Andrea Dean, , Wakefield Lieut-Colonel Susan Bukiewicz, USA Central; Wollaston. Major Deborah Burr, USA Eastern; Captain PROMOTED TO GLORY Marion Platt, USA Southern; Major Kelly WEDDING ANNIVERSARY Dennis Young, Boscombe; May Brooks, Dorothy Pontsler, USA Western. Golden: B/Sgt Graham and S/Sgt Mrs Hazel Mertens, Staines; Delores Dixon, Whitby; Ivy Caudle, Peterborough Citadel. McNae, Ipswich Citadel. TRIBUTES DEDICATED TO GOD Mrs Major Muriel Cox from Norwich on Eleanor Katherine May and Liam Patrick, 27 March. MRS LIEUT-COLONEL children of Sean and Annette Ryan, at Williamstown A son, Mr David Cox, lives at (FLORENCE) MAY by Major David Wise; Jasmine Sophie, daughter of , Bromley . TILNEY Bruce and Major Kerry Weatherill, at Forestdale by MAY’S father, William Captain Lynne Clifton; Katie Eden, daughter of Murray, was a Salvation Bandsman Adrian and Alison Snell, at Cannock by ICO DELEGATES Army pioneer and contem- Major Tim Wicker; Emily Joan, daughter of Steve porary of William Booth, and Gill Nicholson, at Boscombe by Major Val The 209th session of the International College for converted in 1880 at a mission hall in Mylechreest; Charly Lewis Alexander, son of Officers will run from 13 April to 6 June. The Aberdeen. Bandsman/Songster Kevin and Songster Lisa Booth, delegates are: William kept a detailed diary throughout at Sunderland Monkwearmouth by Major Graham Major Rodney Walters, Australia Eastern; Major his life. On 20 August 1910 he wrote: ‘An- Daniels; Layla Faye, daughter of Adam and Denise Winsome Merrett, Australia Southern; Captain other ray of light from the King. Florence Heppell, Charlie John, son of Joey and Grace Ford, Brenda Murray, Canada and Bermuda; Major May Murray. May she be useful for her both at Detmold Red Shield, Germany, by Major Kervin Harry, Caribbean (serving in Southern Heavenly Father, and so live that the “Well Katrina Greetham. Africa); Captain Natalia Penttinen, Finland and done” of a good life may be hers.’ Estonia; Major Baby Sarojini Dasari, India Central The youngest of eight, May grew up in a BEREAVED (serving at IHQ); Major Ashok Sundar Ponniah, close-knit Salvationist family – led and in- Dennis Wilkes of his wife Kath, Matthew and India South Eastern; Major Saramma Bennymon, spired by parents whose motto was to live Peter Wilkes and Margaret Graham of their India South Western; Major Sarjerao Bajirao each moment ‘For God and Eternity’. Living mother, all Cannock; Gwen White, Winton, of her Salve, India Western; Major Mary Kadzo Chea in London throughout the First World War the brother; S/Reservist Esther Hopkins, Plymouth Olewa, Kenya East; Major Manuel Hernandez, family endured many uncertainties and hard- Congress Hall, of her husband Bert. Latin America North; Captain Dickson Mpakula, ships, including bombs and Zeppelin attacks. Malawi; Major Cecilia Rivera, Mexico; Major May attended schools in Newcastle upon RETIRED OFFICERS Manuel Nhelenhele, Mozambique; Major Tyne, Preston, Hull, Birmingham, Leyton Birthday congratulations: Aux-Captain Annie Osuolale Ebenezer Abayomi, Nigeria; Major Lynn and Catford, and in 1929 moved near Buchanan, , Montrose Farmer, Portugal; Major Nelia Almenario, The Canterbury, where her parents had retired. In (80 on 17 April). Philippines; Major Joel Barrault, South America 1932 she joined the Torchbearers Session at the training college. May had a sweet, gentle and caring per- ENGAGEMENTS Southern (divisional officers retreat), Mon 11 - sonality with a wicked sense of humour, Wed 13; Lancaster Hotel, London (welcome to which had her crying with laughter with GENERAL LINDA BOND: General Linda Bond), Sun 17; Bristol Easton, Fri friends over situations that lightened the Lancaster Hotel, London (welcome), Sun 17 Apr 22 - Sun 24; Southport (Roots Conference), Fri hardships and challenges of their calling. She 29 - Mon 2 May; Waterbeach, Sat Sun 8 also had a way of encouraging others and THE CHIEF OF THE STAFF making them feel that all things were possi- (COMMISSIONER BARRY SWANSON) Commissioners Larry and Gillian Bosh: USA ble. AND COMMISSIONER SUE SWANSON: Southern, Mon 25 Apr Initially commissioned as cadet-sergeant, Lancaster Hotel, London (welcome to General Linda she served at Rayleigh, Upper Clapton and Bond), Sun 17 Apr; UK, Maidstone, Fri 22 - Sun 24 Commissioner William Cochrane: Lancaster NHQ before marriage to Captain Arthur Hotel, London (welcome to General Linda Tilney in 1938. Their 50-year marriage THE TERRITORIAL COMMANDER Bond), Sun 17 Apr; Reading Central, Fri 22 - involved a great deal of inventiveness, com- (COMMISSIONER JOHN MATEAR) Sun 24 panionship and vocation. Together they led AND COMMISSIONER ELIZABETH MATEAR: the Army’s work in Beverley, Skegness, Clowne, Sat 9 Apr*; Grantham, Newark, Sun 10*; Commissioners Kenneth and Jolene Hodder: Wadhurst and Bexhill-on-Sea. Their three Bedford (welcome to Moderator of Free Churches Glasgow City Centre, Sat Sun 24 Apr children – Catherine, and twins Margaret and Group), Wed 13; ICO, Th 14; Lancaster Hotel, Michael – were born during this period. London (welcome to General Linda Bond), Sun 17; Commissioners Lalkiamlova and Lalhlimpuii: During post-war headquarters appoint- Jubilee View, Newcastle (opening), Th 21; Sri Lanka (installation of new territorial leaders), ments the family lived at Leytonstone, Sunderland Monkwearmouth, Fri 22 - Sun 24; Fri 8 Apr - Sun 10 Catford and St Albans. Daughters Catherine Westminster Abbey (The Royal Wedding), Fri 29**; and Margaret left home to train as a nurse and Southport (Roots Conference), Fri 29 - Mon 2 May; Commissioners Robert and Janet Street: teacher, respectively; Michael worked in East Scotland (Scotland Council), Th 5 Lancaster Hotel, London (welcome to General banking before studying law. His subsequent Linda Bond), Sun 17 Apr; St Albans, Mon 18; breakdown and years of struggle with mental THE CHIEF SECRETARY Maidenhead, Sun 24 illness became May’s main concern; through- (COLONEL BRIAN PEDDLE) AND out the rest of his life they shared a close, COLONEL ROSALIE PEDDLE: *wife will not accompany loving relationship. Southern (divisional celebration), Sun 10 Apr; **husband will not accompany Colonel Tilney’s responsibilities were in

18 9 April 2011 SALVATIONIST www.salvationarmy.org.uk/salvationist ANNOUNCEMENTS finance, but May threw herself into corps life at Blackpool Chess Club. He will always play ‘I remember visiting him in Dublin, Jersey, wherever they lived and enjoyed specialling a great part in my life. Bristol, Cannock and Poulton – so many whenever possible. The couple retired in ‘His granddaughter, Ashleigh Joy, was his happy memories. I remember the sadder 1977. pride and joy. She misses him very much, but times too: the loss of his beloved son Howard In 1994, several years after her husband’s – with my dad’s influence – I see him living and his lovely wife Margaret, whom I adored. death, May and her son went to live with in her. I am so glad he was able to see our ‘I spoke to him a short time before his Margaret and her family. The nearest corps other child, Cameron Wesley. death, and was able to tell him that I loved was some distance away, but she was wel- ‘Following his death I have had some him. He responded in a booming voice: “I comed with open arms at the local Methodist lovely letters from people in Belfast and other love you too, my little girl.” church. She loved the services, and the parts of the UK, who held my dad in high re- special friendship extended to her. This was a gard. These have been a great comfort to us. SONGSTER MRS MAY very precious time for her daughter and son- I am very proud to call Walter Cottier my DOWNIE, in-law. dad, and his memory will live on in our fam- WINCHESTER May’s needs changed with the develop- ily for ever.’ PROMOTED to Glory ment of dementia. Through a series of A family friend, Irene Hynds, also pays aged 94, May was born in ‘fortunate mishaps’, she arrived at a flagship tribute. ‘Walter and his wife Margaret had a Belfast in 1916 to officer home for dementia care in Atherstone and huge impact on my formative years. Without parents. Consequently she latterly at a wonderful nursing home in Ash their guidance, I would not have achieved the attended many schools – from Dublin to Green, where she celebrated her 100th birth- things I have done in my life. Thurso – and became very adaptable. She day in 2010. ‘I first met Walter when I was eight, when married Fred Downie in 1938, settling at May had a calm and happy disposition and he came to live in Cowdenbeath as the Sal- Greenock Citadel after the war. May was a possessed an inner peace that served her vation Army officer. My father died when I songster, company guard and corps cadet through advancing age. She could smile for was three years old. I was the youngest of guardian. England and loved life. She did not expect it three children. In 1962 the family moved to Southport, to be easy – nor was it – but she had fortitude ‘Walter became a father figure to me and where May became recruiting sergeant. She and gratitude that amplified the richness of always referred to me as his “little girl”. He moved to Winchester in 2005 to be with her life around her. taught me so many things, including right son Kenneth and his wife Patricia. She was promoted to Glory after a very from wrong. He instilled confidence in me May was well known for her knowledge of long life, fulfilling all that her father had and told me I could do anything I set my God’s word, fervent prayer life and sense of hoped and prayed for her many years earlier. mind to do. He encouraged me to study, to humour. Her final thanksgiving highlighted – M. S. appreciate books and music and taught me to her gracious Christian living and powerful play chess. He was upset when I beat him – witness, which influenced those who helped MAJOR WALTER that didn’t happen often! care for her in her final days. – K. D. COTTIER WALTER entered the train- ing college in 1945 from Fleetwood. His first ap- pointment was to Dalry. In PICTURE CAPTION COMPETITION 1950 he married Lieutenant Margaret Blackwood. Their many commands included Paisley Charleston, Dublin Rath- mines, Seaham Harbour, Camborne, St He- lier and New Barnet. In 1964 the major transferred to the IHQ Public Relations Department, working in Liverpool and Aberdeen, and from 1969-72 in the Travel and Migration Department at IHQ before a return to corps ministry. His final appointment before retirement was to Fleetwood. His daughter Gaynor writes: ‘Since losing my mother 13 years ago I thought I was my dad’s rock, but indeed he became mine. ‘He was a remarkable man who accom- plished so much in his life. He told me all about his Navy days and how he became a Salvation Army officer. For me, moving around had its drawbacks, but it also gave me a greater understanding of life and enabled me to meet different kinds of people – including my husband, Stuart. ‘My father was the kindest and most generous man. Many years ago he had an ornament on his desk which said, “I’m a CORPS officers Majors Carol and Doug Back take part in St David’s Day celebrations at lover, not a fighter”, and indeed he was. He Llanelli. Send in your suggested captions for this picture by email to salvationist@ always saw the good in others and welcomed salvationarmy.org.uk with the subject line ‘Picture caption competition’, or by post to strangers into our home. Salvationist, 101 Newington Causeway, London SE1 6BN. A selection of the best captions ‘In retirement he was President of the will be printed in Salvationist next month. Rotary Club of Fleetwood and the secretary [email protected] SALVATIONIST 9 April 2011 19 ADVERTS

20-23 9 April 2011 SALVATIONIST www.salvationarmy.org.uk/salvationist brass bands can produce are DVD REVIEW appropriate. Dr Kenneth Downie, Creative Consultant, Music The title of the work comes Ministries Unit, THQ, reviews Black Dyke Live From from a medieval French song, Symphony Hall Birmingham which describes the armed man as someone to fear, and Effective presentation of a this song appears at the very beginning of the work. It momentous subject sounds inoffensive enough at first, with its lilting compound THIS is a recording of a live performance of the famous Karl rhythms, but menace and fear Jenkins work ‘The Armed Man: A Mass For Peace’, arranged soon emerge from beneath the for chorus, brass band and organ by Andrew Wainwright and surface, culminating in several Duncan Gibbs. The performers with Black Dyke Band on this passages of frenzy and terror, occasion are the Halifax Choral Society, the Sheffield particularly in ‘Charge’ and Philharmonic Chorus, with soloists Amran Ellahi (muezzin), ‘Torches’. In the latter, the opening chords are especially Victoria Barraclough (soprano), Christine Quirk (mezzo- effective in this brass band version. Other memorable passages soprano), Colin Powell (tenor), John Filsak (bass), Richard occur in the ‘Benediction’, where flugelhorn and euphonium Marshall (cornet), Alex Kerwin (flugelhorn) and David combine impressively. At times, the very high register for Thornton (euphonium), conducted by John Pryce-Jones. sopranos makes heavy demands on the chorus, and tuning ‘The Armed Man’ was the result of a commission Jenkins becomes a challenge, but overall this is a convincing received in 1999 from the Royal Armouries, to acknowledge presentation, with musical performances from all the soloists. the arrival of the new millennium, while noting that the After such graphic portrayals of the horrors of war, it is departing 20th century had been an especially savage and good to reach the calmer passages of the ‘Agnus Dei’, with its warlike one. The work’s subtitle, ‘A Mass For Peace’, prayer: ‘Lamb of God, that takes away the sins of the world – highlights the raison d’être of the music, which draws on a Grant us peace.’ wide variety of sacred and secular texts to achieve its end, In the final section of the music, ‘Better Is Peace’, the text is including parts of the mass. a mixture of sacred and secular poetry, in which the words Like most people, I was familiar with the original orchestral from Revelation are a prominent feature: ‘God shall wipe version, so it was with some hesitancy that I approached this away all tears/And there shall be no more death/Neither organ and brass band version. I found it quite easy to live with, sorrow nor crying/Neither shall there be any more pain.’ and for several reasons. The transcription by Wainwright and There is a splendid array of talent on this recording and they Gibbs is very competently done; the performance is nearly combine very effectively to grapple with Karl Jenkins’ always convincing; the melodic and dramatic language of imaginative treatment of this momentous subject. Jenkins’ writing is always so accessible and memorable that it transcends any would-be obstacles raised by its being ■ Black Dyke Live From Symphony Hall Birmingham is presented against an unfamiliar musical backdrop; and the available from SP&S priced £21.95 (plus £2.95 postage very nature of the subject means that the large sonorities that and packing) PICTURE OF THE WEEK

Paper Mill Lock, Little Baddow, Essex. Picture: CHARLES COTTRELL